IDDA Sicilia Bianco

IDDA is newly formed alliance between the Etna pioneer Graci and Piedmont icon Gaja families. A venture founded to explore the southern slope of Mount Etna, with the purpose of searching for vineyards that express elegance and complexity. The winery presently own 20 hectares of vineyards sited between 600 and 800 metres above sea level in the villages of Belpasso and Biancavilla. The grape varieties currently cultivated are the red Nerello Mascalese and the white Carricante, although more vineyards are in development.

With IDDA, Gaja and Graci have taken the unusual path to focus primarily on the Carricante grape and to rediscover the southwestern slope of Mount Etna, often referred to as her unconventional side. While the most developed and valued variety on Etna is Nerello Mascalese, covering 80% of the vineyards, IDDA intend to focus mainly on Carricante and they believe in the bright future of Etna white wines and on Carricante’s potential to develop great complexity and ageing potential.

Intriguing notes of citrus fruits and aromatic herbs, such as grapefruit and thyme, combined with refreshing aromas of mint and jasmine. Fresh and vibrant, Idda Sicilia Bianco is characterized by a pleasant combined sweetness and good acidity.